Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW2 · Cheshire East
135
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CH8 · Flintshire
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Holywell has less crime — 17 vs 135 incidents in February 2026.
Crewe recorded substantially more crime than Holywell in February 2026 — 135 incidents compared to 17, a 7.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crewe sees higher rates of Drugs (28) and Public order (14), while Holywell has more Shoplifting (6) and Anti-social behaviour (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Holywell recorded fewer crimes than Crewe — 17 vs 135 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Holywell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Crewe saw higher rates of Drugs and Public order while Holywell had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Holywell recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 135).